hELLcm
@hELLnoi
Malaysian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Malaysian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, Chinese, Malay
Registration: 25 November 2012
Speaking partner by anaishana
Hi , the purpose i register this group because i want to learn english . Its so hard to find speaking partner in malaysia since everybody seems want to speak in malay . Im eager to learn english as much as i can . Anyone who are interested to be my ...
Looks like English is no longer as we know it. Even in the UK, simple basic spoken and written is gone. Americans dont know the rules. Australians are no better. Last hope lies with the Canadians and to a lesser extent, Kiwis! Read More
let's make friend! by miss nguyen
hi every one,my name's quynh, i'm 22, i'm vietnamese, i'm very glad when joined this forum. i think in this forum, have many poeple who want to make friend with each other. may be you're expat, may be you're vietnamese, why we dont make fiend and ...
Vietnamese to English: let's make friend! in English: Lets be friends. Read More
House for rent in Vo Van Tan, District 3
3 storey town house, refurbished, quiet alley, 2 master bed rooms, 3 toilets, roof garden, living room kitchen. Partial furnished, near food stores and banana market, Tao Dan Park, close to District 1& 3. Size: 3x10m. Price: 13mil VND/month. NO ... Read More
Expats meet up this sunday 06/07/2014 by Richard Loo
If you are free this Sunday..why not join us for some good chat with new friends. Here are the details: Date: 6/7/2014 Sunday (this sunday) Venue: ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/internationalfriends.saigon/permalink/270405466481230/ there is another meet in HCM Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Interesting THD, obesity started... before McD even opened its first outlet. Another point: obesity follows the more prosperous towns and cities. There is more definite co-relation between Wealth and Prosperity with Obesity. We should therefore stop ... Read More
Vacation in Ho Chi Minh (advice on cabs and currency) by KristeRose
My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages 8 and 12), are planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh in April. We have heard horrible things about area taxis. I am looking for any kind of recommendations/advice regarding choosing an honest/reliable cab ...
. https://www.facebook.com/VinaTaxi . http://www.vinasuntaxi.com/thong-tin-vinasun . http://www.mailinh.vn like everything in Vietnam, look out for fakes! watch how the meter jumps and if you feel that you are taken for a ride, stop the taxi ... Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
... there is NO excuse for an woman to be in the same room with a man who is not her family. (khalwat). Open mindedness does not change the rules. Neither are the excuses you stated. If you have a girl friend, then you can make your own rules or ... Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
Are you permitted to be ALONE with another of the opposite sex in the first instance? Read More
advice for living vietnam
Where would you like to live in Vietnam? As suggested, take a holiday and visit various places in Vietnam. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
really? two eyes, a nose and a mouth! WoW! Read More
VNese customs once your part of VNese family? by bta87
I am in the process of marrying into a VNese family and am wanting to learn some of the customs I should adhere to so as not to offend. I am about at my wit send as it seems everything I do is closely watched and criticized e.g. 1.) I am td not to ...
watch and learn. Good luck. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
That is not really true. It is true that the Americans use the word "learned" over "learnt" and vice versa for the Brits, but both are original English (as in as in Brit English and not American English) words. I am of course assuming that you mean ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
I am glad WE ALL respectfully still call it ENGLiSH. American English is the DECENDANT of English spoken by Paddy... (Irish! those blokes who are the subject of many English jokes) Americans have also invented new words mainly because they didn't ... Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
how many noses do you have? :lol: Read More
Alone for Tet? Wanna hang out in HCM? by tranus
Hi guys, Alone for Tet in HCM? Nothing to do? All your friends left? New comers in HCM? Or just want to meet new people? How about hanging out and have a drink somewhere? Let's try to make a group of at least 3-4 peeps and hang out whenever you ...
@didosport88/@dannytan: USC is closed for Tet. Angel r us and Lotteria at the corner of Ton Tat Thung and NTMK are open for business. Read More
Find friends for cafe or drinking beer around district 1 by KienPham
Hi everyone, I'm vietnamese but I just move to district 1 and I don't have any friends at there. So I would like to make friends with all of you to cafe or drink beer for chatting. I stay at Nguyen Trai street, neer Ton That Tung... my email: ...
USC is closed for Tet :lol: Read More
2014 English clubs by I do believe
I salute those that start and maintain English Clubs. Anyone who who has current information can help those wanting this involvement by posting up to date information on this thread. Today is January 20, 2014. I would be willing to help any start ...
We are a group of friends practicing English at Tao Dan park on Sat and Sun mornings. Appreciate if you can give us any help. Read More
Hello HCMC, I'm Shen by Helloshen
Hi everyone :) I'm new to the forum and just arrived at HCMC a couple days ago. I'm from Malaysia and I've spent the last couple of years studying and working in the UK. As I just got posted here for a new role, I'm looking to make new friends ...
die die must try. ha ha... think come, think go, think no road! (it is still English, but Chinglish!) Read More
kids clothes for orphanage by Hangle
Hi Everyone, I will volunteer this Sunday in an orphanage in Vung Tau where are 39 kids needing a lot of help. If you have clothes that you dont use anymone and want to donate for kids, please contact me. Here is our website if you want to take a ...
it is a sad day when charities are big businesses.. Read More
any indian guys? by fastersaec
Hi.. I'm prabhu from India.. I'm here for past 4months and I 'll be here for next 2months.. I would like to make new friends here.. I love photography,travelling and roaming with friends and more..sad part is I'm not to find any indian guys here.. ...
THD, This thread has nothing to do with your charity milk run. There is an Indian who will join you in your coming milk run. Nice newbie guy who has a big heart to promote your kindness to infants. He has invited others to join in. Have a good day ... Read More
[HCM] Where to have a real New Year's eve party? by MiaTNB
Hi, My friend and I are looking for a place which has the real New Year's eve party where ppl get together, eat, drink and count down. Were on Bui Vien, D1 but didnt like it. It was a mess last year over there. Thanks, Mia
you cannot get more REAL than Times Square New York... else where ... pure imitation! Get in the spirit, go with the flow... (you can't be in Vietnam and wanting USofA) Read More
any indian guys? by fastersaec
Hi.. I'm prabhu from India.. I'm here for past 4months and I 'll be here for next 2months.. I would like to make new friends here.. I love photography,travelling and roaming with friends and more..sad part is I'm not to find any indian guys here.. ...
Indo China... before Laos, Cambodia, North and South Vietnam and reunified as Vietnam. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-China for your easy reference. Read More
Introduction
First In First Out... :dumbom: :lol: welcome to the land where nothing is impossible. Read More
any indian guys? by fastersaec
Hi.. I'm prabhu from India.. I'm here for past 4months and I 'll be here for next 2months.. I would like to make new friends here.. I love photography,travelling and roaming with friends and more..sad part is I'm not to find any indian guys here.. ...
this area used to be called india china.. yes THD, there is another joining you in your milk run Read More
visiting place outside HCMC by fastersaec
Is there any place near to HCMC? More than 50km from here.. if you ppl know any places , please share with me.. I'm planning to go around...
First of all, Vietnam is more than 1,650 km north to south. You can ride a bicycle or motorbike, drive a car, bus/coach, fly, hydrofoil or simply youtube to those places. Lately, you can even ski in Vietnam. What would you like to do or go? Read More
Have anyone here worked in Shopping Mall? by Anna_ Nguyen
Shopping Mall Industry has been popular in developing countries, but It's new in Viet Nam. I want to know whether having any difference from VietNam-based-Shopping Mall with other countries or not.
You have to look overseas for a person who understands how to draw attention to the mall and bring various people of all ages. Make the mall a place where people feel safe to shop or just stop for a cup of coffee. The easiest crowd puller are ... Read More
A TRIP TO MALAYSIA!
Hope the immigration permits you to visit. Like any cities in SEA, be street-wise. Read More
Coming To Vietnam This Weekend - Looking For Friends by Ducati69
Hi, I'm Enrique and will be coming to HCM tomorrow for business and traveling. Looking for some friends to show me around and also a travelling partner as I don't know much about VN. And for the locals, maybe we can help each other improve on our ...
Welcome to Vietnam. The land of never ending surprises. Read More
Immigration compliance in Ho Chi Minh by sytos75
Hello, can someone tell me if after a foreigner arrives in Ho Chi Minh to live and work, do I have to register in the police? What kind of documents do I need to get once there in addition to my Visa and work permit? Thank you!
Your landlord will do that for you. Welcome to Vietnam. Read More
Making friends to learn from each others by gloryhuynh
Hi all, I am from HCMC. I have a stable job at a foreign company. I usually use English in my job, but i am not confident with my English. So, I really want to make friends with foreigners who are working in HCMC so that we can learn from each ...
How can you get it right when the Vietnamese are NOT sure!!! There is a Northern, Central, HCMc + Mekong. Nothing Standardised. They will get it right... some day. Read More
Making friends to learn from each others by gloryhuynh
Hi all, I am from HCMC. I have a stable job at a foreign company. I usually use English in my job, but i am not confident with my English. So, I really want to make friends with foreigners who are working in HCMC so that we can learn from each ...
We are good to meet this Saturday, 7 Dec,2013 at Tao Dan cafe at 08h30 to practice English. Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Apologizes Budman on the house. The property belongs to the Named Person on the Ownership papers. (Another previous thread ) Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
saigonmonkey, you are looking at HCMc standards and status. Vietnam is 1,700Km from North to South. There are many "English teachers" around living on USD500/10.5M VND a month in HCM, and less in the Mekong. There will be teachers from Philipines. ... Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
This Question was asked in different forms several times in the blog. The answer depends on the individual. The range starts from 3M VND a month (living like local wage earner) to 50M+ VND (the Donald Trumps of HCMc or that local guy who drives ... Read More
Honda Motorbikes for Sale IMMEDIATELY by bfang
Hey folks, My friend and I have two motorbikes to sell quickly as we are leaving Vietnam on January 3rd. We have a Honda Wave and a Honda Dancer (Super Cub series). They're super solid machines that have served us exceptionally well and are near ...
Yeah. But the bike is still around. :cheers: Read More
Sleeping on mattress by khanh44
What do you sleep on? My fiance sleeps on a hard piece of wood or something with some thin hard rack sheet. Don't know what exactly it's called. But since we'll be moving to a new house with no furnitures I wanted to buy a mattress not only for my ...
Vietnamese love air cond but hate mattress until they tried it. Read More
Looking for friend to hang out in HCMC. by Kas 441
Hi, I found my soul-mate and I want to close this topic but I don't know how to do so.....until admin do it , I've to edited "here" Good luck to you !
hi be chum, i miss your parties :(yup me too... Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
May be, a gentle reminder at the beginning of the class will prevent the cultural misunderstands and deflated egos. I am sure we once were ever too ready to show off our latest toys, be it a talking watch, mobile, the latest mobile, a flashing bike ... Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
A probable story. ...But that probably SAVED her life or some other's who are on the road. There is airplane mood in most smart or unintelligent phones today. BTW: lots = uncountable many = countable Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
One man's meat is another's poison. We are all made differently regardless where we come from. Read More
Cell Phones by ancientpathos
Maybe it is an age thing, but I just can not understand what is so important that a person can not turn the darn things off at bedtime or just for a meal. Then there are the pictures and movies that they can make. I was getting a massage last week ...
Agreed. Been through that. Stopped being a mind reader. Especially, cross cultural mind readings... 100% FailSAFE! Read More
Masters Degree at VN Uni for Foreigners by Tran Hung Dao
Has anyone enrolled in a State/Public University pursuing a Masters Degree? I read an article a long time ago that the Ministry of Education wants to encourage their foreigner graduate programs but I'm not sure if anything came about to make that ...
you are not thinking of wall papering your room? you can also get toilet paper from the supermarkets. The issue is when you mix your accreditations and ONE bad apple surely spoils the whole barrel. PS: there was another thread where you can buy... ... Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
Spelt wrongly :whistle:Spelled correctly :P I'm American, not British (where you probably learned your English from). http://grammarist.com/spelling/spelled-spelt/ In American English, spelt primarily refers to the hardy wheat grown mostly in ... Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
incorrect. spelt = past tense of spell spelled as witches cast over snow white Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
Spelled wrong. If you mean the small one-handed bowl, it's chén without the hat. http://www.trongtinasia.com/product-detail.aspx?id=483Spelt wrongly :whistle: Read More
Cell Phones by ancientpathos
Maybe it is an age thing, but I just can not understand what is so important that a person can not turn the darn things off at bedtime or just for a meal. Then there are the pictures and movies that they can make. I was getting a massage last week ...
The device to block radio waves already exist. You could use the excuse the you were in a "white area" for not pick up calls. Long ago, it was RUDE to read the newspapers while at the table. Guess what, technology took over. Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
Motor Vehicles kill more than Smokes or Sugar. But of course, if driven in moderation and with care, it is a non addictive necessity! Read More
Cell Phones by ancientpathos
Maybe it is an age thing, but I just can not understand what is so important that a person can not turn the darn things off at bedtime or just for a meal. Then there are the pictures and movies that they can make. I was getting a massage last week ...
Electronic telepathy. Isn't technology great? Soon we wont need to talk... or learn another language! We just communicate by thinking! :cool: Read More
Sugar by ancientpathos
Just something to watch for. Due to medical concerns, I always add equal to my caphe da. I was surprised to see my gf adding sugar and equal to my caphe da. Then watching her cook, she added sugar to everything. Wow, tried explaining through google ...
Sugar kills more than Smokes, yet WHO chose to fight Smokes first! WHY? Read More
how to apply for new passport in vietnam?
Singaporean in Vietnam? You already have a passport. To extend/renew all you need is your old passport. Best to check with your embassy. May be easier to return to Singapore and get it done in 1 day! Read More
Long way to be global city? by Sploke77
It will be a long way before this city reaches global standards. My latest example is S follows : Even a so-called 5 star hotel like the Pullman does not believe in having sufficient car parks. As the citizens get more affluent, cars will increase. ...
OMG... seeds of colonisation again :dumbom: Live and Let Live Enjoy Read More
Long way to be global city? by Sploke77
It will be a long way before this city reaches global standards. My latest example is S follows : Even a so-called 5 star hotel like the Pullman does not believe in having sufficient car parks. As the citizens get more affluent, cars will increase. ...
:lol::lol::lol: global city? Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
Korean War : 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 Vietnam War : *1 November 1955 – 30 April 1975 *The birth of the Viet Minh 1941 Different times and different duration. World War II Japan: 1938-1945. Sadly, the victors of colonisation, India and Vietnam ... Read More
Well this is a new low by Tran Hung Dao
I read this newspaper article today and just can't believe this crap still happens. Makes me not trust anything in the system. [url]http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/education/86999/students-for-hire-in-vietnamese-schools.html[/url] Now you don't ...
BA... what is that? I already have two PHDs and believe me... Permanent Head Damaged!!! Read More
Well this is a new low by Tran Hung Dao
I read this newspaper article today and just can't believe this crap still happens. Makes me not trust anything in the system. [url]http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/education/86999/students-for-hire-in-vietnamese-schools.html[/url] Now you don't ...
Soon there would be an app which would download and transfer all knowledge to your brains. Heck! you won't even need brains. Just a smartphone! iThink! Read More
I'am looking for the parents who really love to have an adopt son! by Sara_Xuan
Hi friends, my English maybe not perfect but i hope that you can understand what i am sharing as below: It is not nice to do like this, but if I don't do anything then my nephew will not have an easy life. This is a long story of my sister who is ...
Obviously you have not understood the way of life in Vietnam.it was not too long ago that rape is India was week end bus prank... and it is the woman's responsibility to avoid rape!You are talking rubbish man! What is the relation of rape case and ... Read More
Cheap short term accomodation? by Xaviar84
Hi, I will be moving to HCMC in December...Can anyone recommend any fairly cheap hotels/guest houses or apartments that can offer me accomodation for my first 2 to 4 weeks in the city... or until I find a place to stay for the long term. Ideally ...
Budget accomodation: Pham Ngu Lao - back packers area Bui Thi Xuan - few hotels offer rooms from 300k VND or hostels at USD4 a day or less. Read More
I'am looking for the parents who really love to have an adopt son! by Sara_Xuan
Hi friends, my English maybe not perfect but i hope that you can understand what i am sharing as below: It is not nice to do like this, but if I don't do anything then my nephew will not have an easy life. This is a long story of my sister who is ...
Sadly, that is the law in Vietnam... and many parts of the World. Good luck. Sara_Xuan, When you have a son in future, teach him well. Charmavietnam: it was not too long ago that rape is India was week end bus prank... and it is the woman's ... Read More
Any Advice for Scooter/Motorbike Rental/Buying? by Amanda The Great
Hey all, I've just moved to Thao Dien and would love the independence of a motor bike or scooter. If you've got any experience with buying/renting them, I'd appreciate hearing it:-) Recommendations concerning companies to use, etc, also welcome! ...
hoangkhanh started it, and we bit.Yah, I'm laughing at myself for falling for it. There's been alot of old posts being dug up by unaware members. Maybe they're trying to drum up some business but didn't realize they're chasing Elvis after he's ... Read More
Any Advice for Scooter/Motorbike Rental/Buying? by Amanda The Great
Hey all, I've just moved to Thao Dien and would love the independence of a motor bike or scooter. If you've got any experience with buying/renting them, I'd appreciate hearing it:-) Recommendations concerning companies to use, etc, also welcome! ...
We need something to keep the Great Warrior Commander in Chief busy. and those guys in white coats are away on holiday...;) Read More
Any Advice for Scooter/Motorbike Rental/Buying? by Amanda The Great
Hey all, I've just moved to Thao Dien and would love the independence of a motor bike or scooter. If you've got any experience with buying/renting them, I'd appreciate hearing it:-) Recommendations concerning companies to use, etc, also welcome! ...
we are doing our bit to update the status... Read More
Any Advice for Scooter/Motorbike Rental/Buying? by Amanda The Great
Hey all, I've just moved to Thao Dien and would love the independence of a motor bike or scooter. If you've got any experience with buying/renting them, I'd appreciate hearing it:-) Recommendations concerning companies to use, etc, also welcome! ...
2010 is old thread. New things happen in Vietnam EVERYDAY including vehicle ownerships, vehicles customising, licensings, insurance(lack of) !!! Read More
Any Advice for Scooter/Motorbike Rental/Buying? by Amanda The Great
Hey all, I've just moved to Thao Dien and would love the independence of a motor bike or scooter. If you've got any experience with buying/renting them, I'd appreciate hearing it:-) Recommendations concerning companies to use, etc, also welcome! ...
Driving or Motorbiking in Vietnam ---- It's the law Convert your foreign license to Vietnamese license. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293921-i8432-k2689645-Driving_or_Motorbiking_in_Vietnam_It_s_the_law-Vietnam.html Read More
Visa who change status from an employee to traveler by Mickeyshin
My expat friend is going to stop working for her foreign company and stay for a while as a traveler. What should she do when she resign her company as her current work permit with residency card will be cancelled? Can she apply for a travel visa ...
1 Apply for entitled Annual Leave 2 Unpaid Leave for the balance of the duration she wants to stay. Officially, the employer has to inform the Authorities of her resignation. There again, she will be given reasonable time to leave the country. Read More
Buying property in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Vietnam? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Vietnam? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It still has a loooooooooooooooong way. I wont hold my breathe. Like anything else, it happens WHEN it happens. new airport, casiNO Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
nonono THD!!! are you the step mummy of snow white with that rosey apple??? haha.. Rosy Nguyen, check other older posts for English clubs in Hanoi. Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
Thanks for the recommendation THD. I did put it in quotations to denote it as a name and not confuse people. Unfortunately, it did confuse a lot people. :DGood luck and good on you to help the locals up their English. Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
Is that grammatically correct?It is grammatically correct if you are a French Giant eating "an English a day" to keep the Ogre doctors away. Was that from Jack and the Beanstalk?Well, THD thought there was someONE to be eatten here. and THD, if ... Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
There is nothing sick. It was mistake left uncorrected. Be careful what you say... "A gentleman says what he means, AND means what he says" Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
it is not grammatically wrong. it is insulting! in its original context, you are a loose person having a different English (man/woman) everyday! As a guy, I may be proud of myself, but as a woman, I would be looked down as an immoral person(?). Read More
Are there any English Clubs every Sunday with interesting topics? by Anna_Vo
Hello guys, My friends and I are trying to find some good English Clubs in which we can truly improve our English skills.We go work weekdays so just have free time on weekend. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for reading and helping. ...
Is that grammatically correct?:D or you can be mistaken for a very loose person Read More
French long-stay visa for Vietnamese wife by donny_68
Hi I am considering applying for a long-stay visa for my Vietnamese wife to live in France. I am from the EU. Does anyone have experience of this? I just have a few questions, which I would prefer to discuss 1-1. Many thanks!
Think you are referring to short travels and holidays. For migration and long term stays, the husband will have to stand as guarantor his wife. She will be entitle to free health-care but not unemployment benefits. Read More
French long-stay visa for Vietnamese wife by donny_68
Hi I am considering applying for a long-stay visa for my Vietnamese wife to live in France. I am from the EU. Does anyone have experience of this? I just have a few questions, which I would prefer to discuss 1-1. Many thanks!
*First have you registered your marriage with the British Embassy? Best to approach both the French and UK embassies. They should be the people to advise you the proper channels and procedures. The cases are viewed on individual merits. It may be ... Read More
Hello, I´m Frank.... by Frank_S.
...Hi again, I´m from the south of Germany and I will start working in HCMC in January. I dont know what to tell you so far but I´m sure i will have plenty of questions... So first of all a big HELLO to everyone....:) By Frank
hELLo, I am hELL... hELLnoi. :cool: Read More
Looking for travel companions/friends in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh by Thegratefulspirit
Hi guys! I'll be traveling alone to Vietnam this February. I'm looking for available people to show me around. Thank you.
Welcome to TP HoChiMinh :D The Great Land where a location can be called by two different names! Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC -> Dong Nai 9/29/2013 by Tran Hung Dao
[b][color=red]Brief Mode[/color][/b] (for those who are short on time): Who: Expats and Expat-friends (locals) who want to make a difference. As of [b]9/28/2013 - 20:49[/b], the list ...
No, because I'm sleeping already. Have to wake up at 4 AM. This is me in the future writing to answer you in the past.WOW you tranformed into a Vietnamese HERO came back from the past to be here today to save babies and reply to messages from the ... Read More
Is it possible to hire a guide who can speak English and Chinese? by eileengu
Hello, everyone. New here. I am going to traveling in Vietnam for 7 days. I am wondering is it possible to hire a guide who can speak both English and Chinese. And can anyone tell how's the fee like? also I am interested in the rent level for an ...
Not Singaporeans. Shanghai from Mainland China. Read More
WARNING- Be careful with your mobile phone by tintinmiami2013
To all expats and friends living in VN. This is the 2nd time I've heard from a friend in the last month that their mobile phone was STOLEN while walking with it in HCMC. I just want to let you guys know that you need to be extremely vigilant when ...
It is communial property. Everything belongs to everybody. It is the same in the States, where you wont leave your keys in your car anymore. Read More
Questions-are you guys ok communicating with Vietnamese people? by Mickeyshin
I have been living here two year. While there's no doubt that the country itself is relaxing, peaceful with nice weather, often I face communicating with Vietnamese is bit of challenge. Don't get me wrong. I don't mean communication with my ...
That is because you are asking the wrong questions! :joking: Read More
Questions-are you guys ok communicating with Vietnamese people? by Mickeyshin
I have been living here two year. While there's no doubt that the country itself is relaxing, peaceful with nice weather, often I face communicating with Vietnamese is bit of challenge. Don't get me wrong. I don't mean communication with my ...
1. Know what you want done. 2. Translate your instructions into Vietnamese. 3. Get your employees to explain to you what they understand from your instructions. Dont forget that the house help you get are not familiar with your possessions or how to ... Read More
[Survey for new comer]Need help communicating or not? by Mickeyshin
Hi everyone, welcome to Expat-blog! May I kindly ask for your short opinion on this? 1. How often per week do you face difficulties communicating with local citizens? a) more than 10 times b)6-10 times c)3-5 times d) less than 2 times 2. ...
I don't have any issues. I call a Vietnamese and use the speaker to talk to my Vietnamese friend to translate what I want to do or where I want to go. I understand the poor training the front desk is so I often ask to speak with the manager and be ... Read More
Holiday in HCM and Taxi Rates
Before you leave the Arrival Hall into the Guest Welcoming area, you have to pass a glass sliding door. There are taxi counters on the left and right of the sliding gate. Check the prices of each stall and try to bargain to 150-200k VND. You can ... Read More
[Survey for new comer]Need help communicating or not? by Mickeyshin
Hi everyone, welcome to Expat-blog! May I kindly ask for your short opinion on this? 1. How often per week do you face difficulties communicating with local citizens? a) more than 10 times b)6-10 times c)3-5 times d) less than 2 times 2. ...
haha now i can see that the Vietnamese taxis didn't understand you. Even your multiple answer numbering is opening to errors. Try: 1. a) b) c) 2. a) b) c) I designed pre-answered questionaires in business studies. Read More
Questions-are you guys ok communicating with Vietnamese people? by Mickeyshin
I have been living here two year. While there's no doubt that the country itself is relaxing, peaceful with nice weather, often I face communicating with Vietnamese is bit of challenge. Don't get me wrong. I don't mean communication with my ...
Korean English (pronounciation) is not good. Vietnamese taxi English is extremely poor. Add the two, it is a wonder, you got to where you wanted. Just use your smartphone and show them in google map!! It works for me. Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
The "Inns Act" is NOT law. It is a practice agreed upon by providers of accomodation, to limit their liability by informing their customers that they are not liable for any loss suffered by their customers. As the name suggested, it was started long ... Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
There are waterproof sealed containers sold at sports shops to hold your documents. What Inns Act? Who make that act?The "Inns Act" is NOT law. It is a practice agreed upon by providers of accomodation, to limit their liability by informing their ... Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
In every hotel, they display the "Inns Act" which clearly states that the hotel will NOT be responsible for the loss of ANY of your belongings (or restricted to a minimal amount). The hotel is NEVER responsible for any of the guests properties. This ... Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
Attention - Expats!!! https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=302951 Charmavietnam, what is the FIRST advise you give to new visitors to Vietnam? Walking on the streets and you have LOCAL VIETNAMESE telling you to mind your handphone, money, ... Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
Just call your hotel to confirm that you are a guest of the hotel. QED. Read More